Arthur T Talmadge vs Birchland Park
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur T Talmadge
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
Birchland Park
East Longmeadow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
590 students
| Measure | Arthur T Talmadge Springfield, Massachusetts | Birchland Park East Longmeadow, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #933 of 1,009 | #109 of 300 |
| National rank | #40435 of 50,301 | #2740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 196 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Springfield | East Longmeadow |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchland Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 26.9).
- •Birchland Park does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Birchland Park does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Arthur T Talmadge does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.9).
- •Birchland Park is the larger school with 590 students compared with 196.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arthur T Talmadge better than Birchland Park?
On the Success Index (US), Birchland Park ranks higher (72.9 vs 26.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arthur T Talmadge and Birchland Park?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Springfield and East Longmeadow in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur T Talmadge: 196. Birchland Park: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur T Talmadge and Birchland Park rank in Massachusetts?
Arthur T Talmadge is 933rd of 1,009 and Birchland Park is 109th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).